Start with hooves

Chapter 6 Old Cowboys and Cows and Sheep
Old cowboy Andy Isner.

He seems to have a hot temper and doesn't seem to be easy to get along with.

The old man wore a cowboy hat, a bushy beard under his nose, short brown sleeves, and a pair of washed-out jeans.

This attire is enough for people to recognize his profession at a glance.

Su Rui really didn't know how to herd cattle and sheep, so he replied calmly:

"I'm sick with ALS, and I may be paralyzed in a few years. That's why I asked an experienced cowboy like you to help me. It may be a bit troublesome to take care of the ranch myself, but I will try my best. "

heard.

Just now, with a bit of sarcasm, he said that he was an old Andy who was a layman, and his expression froze immediately.

All of a sudden, I felt restless, my guilt exploded, and I felt that I really deserved to die.

Originally, I thought that in order not to be bullied at work in the future, I would show some color to the new boss, at least let Su Rui understand that he is not easy to mess with, and show a strong stance.

How could I have imagined that there is such a thing.

The tone immediately softened a lot. The old cowboy Andy took off his hat and added:
"Sorry, I didn't know before. The blackberry ranch I used to work in is also a huge ranch. I believe that with my 45 years of work experience, I should be able to help you..."

Su Rui subconsciously glanced at Daju.

The fat cat was playing with its tail, and the thick tail didn't seem to listen to it, and it couldn't catch it all the time.

The night before yesterday, when it was mentioned about being sick, it threw a strange bead to itself.

Although I haven't figured out what it is for the time being, in the past day or so, Suri has been quite energetic, and he is not always weak like he was some time ago.

Since she hasn't been to the hospital for an examination yet, Su Rui doesn't know what's going on, but her body knows that it seems that some good changes have taken place. At least she no longer looks like a porcelain doll, and she will be tired after walking a few more steps. Panting.

He turned his eyes back to the old cowboy Andy, and asked curiously: "45 years of work experience? You look like you are only 50 or [-] years old?"

"That's right, I just turned 51 last month, and my body is still very good! I can always suppress horses that others cannot tame. I have grown up in a herd of cattle since I can remember."

Old people are always unwilling to accept old age.

As soon as old Andy finished speaking, he first realized that it was obviously inappropriate to praise his physical fitness in front of Su Rui, and his expression suddenly became awkward, and he deserved death if he continued.

Su Rui didn't care about it. He wasn't that fragile and sensitive. He got up and said with a smile:
"I'll learn more about the rest later. Let's go to the cargo terminal first. There's been little rain this year. I heard that the growth of the grass is not as good as expected. Do you want to buy some more grass?"

"Hawaii is warm all year round, and many parts of Lanai Island are relatively high in altitude, which is really suitable for pasture growth. The calves don't eat much, and there is no need to purchase forage for the time being. I suggest building another fermentation tank to centralize the cow manure. , just in time to use these natural fertilizers to make up for the consumption of land fertility when pineapple was planted."

The old cowboy Andy's proposal made Su Rui feel very good, so he nodded and said:

"Then build one. Our ranch will receive tourists in the future. It won't be pretty if there are cow dung everywhere."

Old Andy didn't think about whether it was good-looking, but said:
"When I was at the Blackberry Ranch, the winter weather was relatively cold, and the biogas from the cow dung was just used for heating, which could save a lot of fuel costs. Hawaii is so comfortable that I didn't even bring winter clothes."

"It's a good thing you didn't bring it with you. It won't be useful in Lanai. We all have to adapt to this new environment. I hope we can work together in the future."

Regardless of the fact that Su Rui stepped into the super rich club, he actually doesn't have much experience in managing employees.

He likes to make money easily through investment and hitchhiking.

The name is only in the center of Los Angeles, and there is an investment office with a total of twelve employees, who help with legal affairs, accounting, financial analysis and other work.

Treating people with sincerity now made the old cowboy Andy feel that the new owner seemed to be very good, but it was a pity that such a good young man had an incurable disease.

Drive to the crude cargo terminal.

The pier is only for self-use, docking the newly purchased 36-meter-long Azmo yacht, and the other is to facilitate the delivery of goods, so there is no need to be too fancy.

When Su Rui got out of the car, he found that the cattle and sheep were being driven off the boat from the wooden boards.

Seeing countless sheep bleating together, his heart skipped a beat, he put his hand to his mouth, and shouted "咩咩~"

Several breeds of big sheep and lambs immediately followed suit and bleated.

Old Andy didn't know whether to laugh or cry. He patted Su Rui on the shoulder and said, "I also liked to play like this when I was a child. It's important to do business. I will take someone to count the number of cattle and sheep first, and then drive them to the pasture."

It is not easy to have a spacious grassland, and you can raise some pets.

Su Rui specially ordered fifty alpacas, ten miniature highland cattle, five miniature horses, and five miniature donkeys, which were delivered together with the cattle ship this time and driven aside separately.

It can only be said that imagination is always better than reality.

With so many livestock gathered together, and the weather was relatively hot, the strong smell rushed straight to the sky, making Su Rui dizzy.

There are sheep dung everywhere, and if you don't pay attention, you will be caught. Daju, who just took a shower yesterday, is holding Su Rui's thigh and wants to hug him.

Although it is fat, it is short. Facing the densely packed cattle and sheep, this guy can't see anything.

……

It took half a day to check the registration.

Old Andy has a pair of vicious eyes, and he quickly picks out a few unhealthy cattle and sheep, bargains with the supplier, and wants to revise the bill price.

These cattle and sheep have been hungry for a long time after long-distance sea transportation.

Before they spread out to harm the virgin jungle, some new employees first brought some freshly harvested forage, which is a kind of nutritious ryegrass, and drove a pickup truck in front to attract them with forage, and slowly walked towards the pasture.

Su Rui's nose has failed, so he can't do anything else right now. He is feeding a few miniature highland cattle with hay.

This kind of cow is very small in size, with long hair on its body. After trimming, it looks like a big toy. It looks very pleasing and has a docile temper.

Seeing the boss fishing, the old cowboy Andy couldn’t say anything, so he rode on an authentic American horse breed—the Quarter Horse, and said to Suri at this time:

"I'll go to the front to have a look first. Those employees don't understand at all. There are three cows with faulty hooves. Although the purchase price is a bit high, they are generally a good batch of livestock. If I need it at that time, I can talk to you about it." Contacted by the previous boss, he has a way to get authentic Australian Wagyu, and that is the real good cattle that make money."

Wagyu, even if Su Rui is a layman, of course he has heard of this breed of cattle.

He asked blankly, "Isn't Wagyu Japanese? Which breed is Australian Wagyu?"

Riding steadily on the horse, holding the long whip for driving cattle and sheep, old Andy explained:

"Actually, it is Japanese Wagyu. Before the export ban was promulgated, someone imported a batch to Australia 20 years ago. The similarity of blood with Japanese Wagyu was more than [-]%. The pasture where I used to work imported a batch from Australia at a high price. I will be responsible for taking care of the bulls, which are more suitable for people like you who are not short of money."

The obedient meaning, it seems that the price of purchasing the batch of cattle and sheep in front of me is indeed a bit high.

Although the old cowboy Andy didn't say it explicitly, Suri had already guessed that in the eyes of the other party, the words "I was taken advantage of" might be engraved on his forehead.

Anyway, raising cattle and raising some high value-added breeds can also improve the reputation and grade of this new ranch.

Su Rui didn't say anything, just made a decision:
"Then trouble you to ask. It's best to buy some stud cattle. Just now you said that there is something wrong with the hoof of a cow. You must call me when you repair the hoof."

"……no problem."

Old Andy was bewildered as to why Suri was interested in mending hooves.

In terms of the cause, it is also necessary to mention that in the previous life, watching a cow's hoof repair before going to bed, or watching a knife forging competition, would always relieve stress and help sleep.

It's a rare opportunity to watch it live, and Su Rui certainly doesn't want to miss it...

(End of this chapter)